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Extra clarification to reduce overlap with greed.
'''Envy''' is the [[sin]] of wanting (or coveting) what other people have. It is forbidden by one of the [[Ten Commandments]] and also considered one of the [[Seven Deadly Sins]].
'''Envy''' is the [[sin]] of wanting (or coveting) what other people have. This can include possessions, power, social standing, or even things that the envious person could not possibly gain for himself, such as talent or looks. It is forbidden by one of the [[Ten Commandments]] and also considered one of the [[Seven Deadly Sins]].
The 'sin' of envy is interesting in that it does not cause any obvious harm by itself. Rather, people commit other sins such as [[theft]] or [[deceit]] when they act on their envious feelings. Therefore, envy could be considered a [[vice]] or character flaw rather than an actual sin.
The 'sin' of envy is interesting in that it does not cause any obvious harm by itself. Rather, people commit other sins such as [[theft]] or [[deceit]] when they act on their envious feelings. Therefore, envy could be considered a [[vice]] or character flaw rather than an actual sin.